as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the orator's resonant voice filled the hall
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Recent Examples of resonant
At a time when college campuses, corporations, and the U.S. government are diminishing—or even overturning—DEI initiatives, the movie’s message feels especially resonant.
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John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
They’re well thought through programs pairing like-minded acts that may share a style or a resonant era or a beat.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
The series, on the air from 1957 and 1963, is a resonant symbol of ’50s nostalgia, one to which conservative Catholics have returned as a template for modeling natural law.
—Peter H. Schwartz, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Leaders who prioritize this environment encourage open dialogue, leading to innovative strategies and more resonant campaigns.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
They’re well thought through programs pairing like-minded acts that may share a style or a resonant era or a beat.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
The series, on the air from 1957 and 1963, is a resonant symbol of ’50s nostalgia, one to which conservative Catholics have returned as a template for modeling natural law.
—Peter H. Schwartz, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Leaders who prioritize this environment encourage open dialogue, leading to innovative strategies and more resonant campaigns.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
Adjective
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Banking titan Hugh McColl Jr. will join community members uptown on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the opening of Charlotte’s newest public park, a vibrant green space bearing the name of the civic trailblazer himself.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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The event will highlight Poway’s vibrant business community.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first round picks, and one first round pick swap according to Shams Charania.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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On top of that, the battery easily goes a week without begging for a charger, and the square AMOLED display is way easier to read mid-run than a round one.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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With his chiseled jaw, sonorous voice and bodybuilder’s frame, Lagree could be the love child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fabio Lanzoni.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Choral passages of Mazzoli’s music explore the various potential dimensions of the aforementioned Hum and its ability to drown out all of life’s beautiful sonorous experiences and yet also function harmonically.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Interim head coach Antonio Pierce benches Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell, setting up another reverberant comment from Adams.—
David Lombardi,
The Athletic,
16 July 2024
Adjective
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The impact of this powerful novel is heightened by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton’s keen understanding of its author’s purposes.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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This collection is a powerful vindication for those of us who have been wearing shorts almost all through the fashion weeks this season.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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Immediately, a loud chorus of boos can be heard from the crowd, demonstrating the attendees' displeasure with the news.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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That’s why Central Florida residents should speak up, now and loud.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonant. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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